The Association for Behavior Analysis of Brevard (ABAB) tackled a vital and often-overlooked topic: navigating sexuality for individuals with autism. And by all accounts, it was a resounding success!

House Bill 1103 (2025), signed by Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday, June 9th, enhances transparency, streamlines enrollment, and revises oversight structures for services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Requires the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to provide newly enrolled clients with a list of qualified organizations within 5 days, and to promptly post quarterly waiver expenditure reconciliation reports online.
• Mandates APD participation in transition planning for certain young adults and requires posting of updated priority category data for waiver enrollment at least every 5 days.
• Establishes a Statewide Family Care Council to review local reports, advise APD on policy, and coordinate consistent input from local family care councils, with revamped membership criteria, reporting requirements, and administrative support.
• Clarifies that certain Medicaid-eligible persons may voluntarily enroll in managed care rather than being automatically enrolled.
• Expands the pilot program statewide for individuals with developmental disabilities by making enrollment voluntary, specifying a weekly data exchange among agencies, creating a call center for enrollment assistance, expanding available benefits, and requiring individualized assessments within 5 days of enrollment.
• Directs APD to contract for a study of the current budget allocation algorithm, including possible improvements or alternatives that better fit waiver expenditure needs.
• These provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, marking a significant advancement in Florida’s commitment to improve the quality of life and independence for individuals with disabilities.

Don't Miss Out! Secure Your Spot at the FABA 2025 Conference in Ponte Vedra!

The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis is pleased to announce that registration is open and filling up quickly for our highly anticipated 45th Annual Conference! Mark your calendars for September 17-20, 2025, as we return to the stunning Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for what promises to be a great event as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of FABA!

PBABA is excited to announce a giveaway for a FREE registration to the CoFABA 2025 Conference in Orlando! This is your chance to earn 6 CEUs and attend a conference focused on "A Compass for Success: Leadership, Collaboration, & Wellness."

AHCA has reached out to FABA to help share information to providers. Here is the information they asked us to share:

The FABA Public Policy Committee (PPC) received numerous emails from members and non-members expressing frustration over the need for additional communication regarding the upcoming transition to Managed Care. In response, the PPC urged AHCA to provide more detailed information, including guidance on billing and renewal authorizations during the CoC. Emphasizing the importance of continued communication, the PPC advocated for one final online event to share vital information with providers.

Thank you for your participation and nominations for the new CABA Board!  The voting window has opened and will close at the end of the day on Thursday, 12/19.  Here is the link to vote for the new CABA Board: https://forms.gle/YeWe1nQrWTTCPm4N7 

• 6 CEUs en total para los asistentes
• Desayuno y almuerzo incluidos para los participantes en persona
• Lugar: Universidad de Miami
• Fecha y Hora: sabado 16 de noviembre, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

• Introducción al VB-MAPP – Zaira Santana, BCBA
• Supervisión Efectiva de RBTs – Jenilee Acevedo Medina, BCBA, y Dra. Tracy Capote Sanchez, BCBA-D
• Cuidado Neuroafirmante y Sesgos Culturales – Crystal Caceres, BCBA, y Paola Silva, BCBA
• Colaboración entre Disciplinas – Panel con Liliana Dietch Vazquez, BCBA/OT, un SLP, un OT, y un Maestro
• Entrenamiento Compasivo para Padres – Monica Castro, BCBA
• Planes de Necesidad Médica más allá de Medicaid – Michelle Castanos, BCBA

Join us for a presentation by FABA Public Policy Committee members Matt Potak, Michelle Castanos, and Melissa Olive to discuss AHCA behavior analysis policy and managed care. This presentation is FREE for current FABA members. Please click the link below to login and access your registration code. This event is $20 for nonmembers.

We are excited for you to join us this year for the 2024 FABA Conference in beautiful Miami, Florida! FABA is less than 2 weeks away!